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How to get fromCheltenham to Cockermouthby train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Cheltenham to Cockermouth by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Penrith North Lakestrain train
    3. Take the bus from Penrith Rail Station to Cockermouthbus bus X5 / ...
    6h 3m
    £78–127

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Park & Ride to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus bus Cf8
    2. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Rail Stationbus bus 590
    3. Take the bus from Penrith Rail Station to Cockermouthbus bus X5 / ...
    8h 3m
    £40–64

  3. Drive  232.6 mi

    1. Drive from Cheltenham to Cockermouthcar car 232.6 mi
    4h 3m
    £58–83

  4. Train, bus via Manchester

    1. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Penrith North Lakestrain train
    3. Take the bus from Penrith Rail Station to Cockermouthbus bus X5 / ...
    6h 25m
    £89–135

  5. Train, line 555 bus

    1. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Windermeretrain train
    3. Take the bus from Bus Rail Interchange to Bus Stationbus bus 555 / ...
    7h 57m
    £88–138

Cheltenham to Cockermouth by train and bus

Calendar47Weekly Services
Duration6h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket£78Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 250.3 mi
  • Duration: 6h 3m

What companies run services between Cheltenham, England and Cockermouth, Cumbria, England?

You can take a bus from Park & Ride to Cockermouth via Manchester Central Coach Station and Penrith Rail Station in around 8h 3m.

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